Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Norflex as follows:
- Do not take norflex, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of norflex. In the event of an allergic response with any of these medications, check with your physician regarding your safety with intake of norflex.
- Norflex has some potential for addiction, especially after prolonged use and/or in individuals with history of substance/drug abuse. This makes norflex a risky drug and so, must be avoided for a safer alternative in individuals with history of substance/drug abuse. Discuss with your physician regarding history of substance/drug abuse, if any.
- Do not take norflex along with alcohol, opioid pain medications, such as, hydrocodone and codeine, antipsychotic medications, antidepressant medications, anti-seizure medications, muscle relaxants, antihistamines, OTC cough syrups, and any other medications that carry a risk for depression of the central nervous system, resulting in episodes of dizziness and confusion. The individual influence of these medications on central nervous system can get added up, thus leading to confusion, coma, and emergency situations.
- Norflex use can result in difficulty with the flow of fluid in the eye that helps to maintain the eye pressure. This can contribute to increased pressure in the eye. Poor control of eye pressure can lead to retinal damage and blurred vision. Norflex could be avoided for a safer alternative in individuals with history of glaucoma. Individuals with history of glaucoma (elevated eye pressure) must be aware of this side-effect in case of norflex use. Such individuals must promptly report to the physician regarding any headaches, eye pain, and vision disturbances. Individuals taking norflex must observe compliance with periodical vision exam for early detection of any retinal damage and blurring of vision.
